Yes, Cecile is Ann's daughter. Ann taught school only for one year before getting into liberal politics in the late 1950s.
NEW YORK (AP) - Cecile Richards, a veteran political activist and daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, was named Monday as the new president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, taking over at a crucial time for America's abortion-rights movement. Richards, 48, has served as deputy chief of staff to Nancy Pelosi, the Democrats' minority leader in the House of Representatives, and founded the Texas Freedom Network to counter the influence of conservative groups in her home state.
My son's best friend from H.S comes from an ultra-liberal family. Nice people,especially the Dad,but politics has to be off the table when talking to them. Turns out the Dad's younger brother is a big union leader and HUSBAND OF Cecile Richards.